Manufacturing Engineer
LeeBoy Inc · Lincolnton, NC
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at LeeBoy Inc (industrial) in Lincolnton, NC. Design, develop, test, and/or source tools, fixtures, machinery, and equipment to support optimized manufacturing methods, including cost justification.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Welding, Tooling, SolidWorks
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $97k–$143k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 34 manufacturing engineer openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 33 other live manufacturing postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 4+)
Typical $97k–$143k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 53%
- ✓ Lean 41%
- ✓ New product launch 35%
- Automation 35%
- Root cause 35%
- ✓ Team leadership 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
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Full description from LeeBoy IncAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
About the Role
We are seeking a results-driven Manufacturing Engineer to support and optimize production operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for improving processes, enhancing product quality, and driving efficiency through data analysis, innovative tooling design, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with hands-on problem-solving skills to support equipment design, new product introductions, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position works closely with Operations, Engineering, and production teams to deliver safe, cost-effective, and scalable manufacturing solutions.
Responsibilities
- ◆Partner with Operations and Engineering to drive process improvements, problem-solving initiatives, project execution, and employee training.
- ◆Design, develop, test, and/or source tools, fixtures, machinery, and equipment to support optimized manufacturing methods, including cost justification.
- ◆Analyze manufacturing data (e.g., First Pass Yield (FPY), takt time, downtime) to identify opportunities for cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
- ◆Develop and implement project tracking methods, including budgets, progress reporting, and cross-functional updates to keep leadership informed.
- ◆Lead the research, design, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, and equipment utilization.
- ◆Create, standardize, and maintain work instructions and assembly documentation, including digital and electrical documentation systems.
- ◆Collaborate with supervisors to implement and sustain 5S and workplace organization standards across assigned areas.
- ◆Promote and enhance ergonomic best practices to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
- ◆Coordinate new product introductions (NPI) and product changes, including tooling, training, goal setting, and performance evaluation.
- ◆Support product development by contributing to cost estimates, process validation, scheduling, and prototype builds.
Requirements
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field (preferred).
- ✓5–7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally within heavy equipment, construction, or industrial manufacturing.
- ✓Hands-on experience with heavy equipment design and troubleshooting, including fixture design and development.
- ✓Proficiency in SolidWorks (required).
- ✓Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to translate designs into functional solutions.
- ✓Working knowledge of materials and metals, including behavior under heat/cold and welding processes.
- ✓Familiarity with fabrication processes (preferred).
- ✓Lean Manufacturing certification (preferred) or equivalent continuous improvement experience.
- ✓Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
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